Tag: CIWS

The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS – pronounced “sea-whiz”) is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides US Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles …

The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is an anti-Anti-ship missile system that was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division. It is now manufactured by the Raytheon …

U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (Sep.16,2013) — Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct a live fire exercise of close-in weapons systems (CIWS). Produced by MC3 …

Footage of the Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System in various target practicing exercises. The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) was developed as the last line of automated weapons defense (terminal …

A Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) fires during a live-fire exercise onboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). AiirSource Military covers events and missions from the United States Armed …

A Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) fires during a live-fire exercise/testing aboard different U.S. Navy ships – Compilation. The Phalanx CIWS (pronounced “sea-whiz”) is a close-in weapon system for defense …

US Sailors conduct a live-fire exercises aboard the ships. Footage includes several weapons: Phalanx CIWS ( Close-in weapon system ), M242/Mk38 Bushmaster autocannon, Mark 45 (Mk 45) lightweight gun, SM-2 …